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Browsing page 58 of words meaning computer slang (607 words total)
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webspeak
noun
- the words and phrases that are (mostly) unique to communication on the world wide web. (LOL, ROFL, fail, win, etc.)
Citation from "Epic Win", Slate, Christopher Beam, Oct 15 2008 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Apr 14 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 14 2010.
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wedged
adjective
- nauseous, irritable, with an aching body and headaches, as a result of staying awake too long.
Man! You look wedged.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Feb 17 2018. Submitted by Mike S. from Phoenix, AZ, USA on May 28 1999.
- of a piece of software, stuck and unable to proceed without human intervention.
The email reader is wedged. I think you need to delete the lock file.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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wetware
noun
- The human nervous system, as opposed to computer hardware or software.
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Last edited on Oct 24 2002. Submitted by Stefan Z. from Sweden on Oct 24 2002.
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WGAF
interjection
- acronym for "who gives a fuck".
Person A: She's be gorgeous if it wasn't for that tattoo.
Person B: WGAF what you think?- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Mar 12 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 12 2013.
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whack-a-mole
noun - uncountable
- the practice of repeatedly getting rid of something, only to have more of that thing appear. For example, deleting spammers' e-mail accounts, closing pop-up windows in a web browser, etc.
I've been playing whack-a-mole all afternoon.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
verb
- to chronically masturbate.
Man, Bob would rather grab a couple of videos and go all whack-a-mole on himself than come out with us tonight.
Last edited on May 31 2016. Submitted by Pazuzu from Minneapolis, MN, USA on Nov 06 2009.
origin
- From the carnival / arcade game that involves hitting mechanical moles with a mallet as they pop up from their holes.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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white hat
noun
- person who engages in computer security breaching for the purpose of finding problems to fix before another party ("black hat") can maliciously exploit them.
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Last edited on Jun 06 2013. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003.
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whiz-bang
adjective
- impressive or flashy. Typically used to refer to new technology.
This software update has a lot of new whiz-bang features!
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Last edited on Apr 20 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 02 2003.
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WHYD
interjection
- acronym for "what have you done".
WHDY?!
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Last edited on Aug 20 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 04 2012.
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widget
noun
- a single element in a graphical user interface. For example: a button, tab, or text entry box. Possibly from "WIndow gaDGET."
These widgets will all be aligned horizontally.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
- a thing. Used to stand in for a real object, which may or may not have a name.
Well, how long do we have to patent the widget?
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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Winblows
noun - uncountable
- pejorative name for Microsoft Windows. From "Windows" + "blows".
I can't believe you still use Winblows. Linux rulez!
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Last edited on Mar 30 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
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